This set of four wooden and rattan chairs brings a chic country touch to the dining room. Signed, they charm with the balance between the wooden structure and the rattan seat and backrest, which lighten their visual presence. Their seat height makes them pleasant around a table, while their backrest naturally supports long meals. Sourced and second-hand, they pair well with both rustic tables and more subdued seating, creating a warm and measured decor. Around a light wood table, they willingly welcome antique dishes and a vase of fresh flowers. As second-hand pieces, they carry the memory of their past: a few traces of time. Width: 44 cm Depth: 45 cm Height: 110 cm Seat height: 47 cm Seat width: 44 cm Seat depth: 45 cm A brief history of the chair In the Middle Ages, sitting on a chair with a backrest was a rare privilege, reserved for the one leading the assembly: the "president" [from the Latin praesidere, to sit before]. For a long time a symbol of prestige compared to the benches and stools of the common people, the chair only became democratized in the 18th century to become an everyday object. It is distinguished from an armchair by the absence of armrests, a structure designed to offer complete freedom of movement around a table or desk. The result of a constant quest between lightness and sturdiness, it evolved from carved solid wood to more modern lines, making each seat a witness to the history of comfort.